Chapter 410
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"Master Dean, the identity of the assassin has been investigated." In the hall, deacon Ross reported to the teenager who was sitting on the sofa. His attitude was polite and there was even a trace of humility in it. In terms of status, deacon of magistrate was barely equal to senior architect. He had to be polite in front of a master, not to mention a master like Dean who was destined to have an extraordinary future and unlimited potential.
Dean nodded. He saw Rose's aura: "Deacon, please speak. I'll listen."
Rossais was flattered. He nodded and said, "Alright, Master. This assassin is called Ron Cohen. He was born in a commoner's family. At the age of 13, he caught the eye of Knight Veniamin of the Hall of Knights and was accepted as a student. Later, under Knight Veniamin's guidance, he gradually rose to prominence. At the age of 28, he successfully passed the Golden Knight test and became an outstanding Golden Knight!"
"Shortly after becoming a golden knight, Ron Cohen declined all invitations and took the initiative to join the Mel family. Since then he has served as the commander of the Mel family …" Ross looked at Dean. He had heard about the conflict between Dean and Mel family. It was easy for him to find out the truth as long as he wanted to investigate.
Dean's calm expression sank: "Deacon, do you mean that the Mel family sent someone to assassinate me?"
Rose smiled: "Master, this is only a preliminary investigation. We haven't found out whether Mel family is behind this or he came here on his own …" Rose's voice couldn't help but weaken as he said this.
Why would a knight commander take the risk to assassinate a master if there was no instruction?
"Haven't found out?" Dean turned to look at him: "Deacon, how long do you think it will take to find out?"
Ross could feel the anger in Dean's words. He couldn't afford to offend either of them. He reluctantly smiled: "Master, don't worry. We will take the time to investigate and let the Mel family give you a reply as soon as possible. If they are the mastermind then we will give you an explanation. Moreover our people have gone to the Mel family to investigate."
Dean nodded. There was still a bit of anger on his face but he didn't say anything.
"Investigate?" At this moment, a clear voice came from outside the hall.
Dean and Rose saw a middle-aged man in silver armor enter the room. The arrogance on his face converged as he saw Dean: "Holy Church's' Keeper 'Redmayne. Greetings master Dean. Please forgive me for taking the liberty to visit."
What was supposed to come had finally come. There was a touch of smile on Dean's face: "Hello, I didn't greet you. I hope you can forgive me."
"Master, you're too polite." Redmayne smiled: "We have been ordered to cooperate with the magistrate to investigate the assassination case. We will give master a satisfactory answer. Most of the people who dare to attack master are related to the dark cult. I will personally send someone to Mel family to investigate. Master, please be patient."
Dean nodded: "Thanks for the trouble."
Rose's face slightly changed. He sighed in his heart. He knew that the Mel family was finished. Assassinating a master of the 'Temple of Elements' established by the Holy Church would only result in them being labeled as a cult. This wasn't something that the Mel family could bear. Especially in the current situation where they had a bad reputation and no one could help them, they couldn't bear it.
"Deacon Rose, it's a pleasure to cooperate with you." Redmayne smiled and reached out his hand.
Rhosaith reached out and took it. He nodded and said nothing.
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"What did you say?" Sarah looked at her brother in shock. There was a trace of fear in her eyes as she said: "You want to investigate us as a cult?"
Melk sighed. His handsome face that had once charmed countless rich girls was now full of sadness: "Based on my understanding as a Knight of Light, once a senior member of the Holy Church is assassinated, they will definitely conduct a strict investigation and send out the 'Law Keeper'. This has already been agreed with the Magistrate. The Magistrate has no right to organize the investigation. Once the 'Law Keeper' defines the assassination as a 'cult activity', they will have the right to investigate and judge!"
"Once the Radiant Church is in control, given their style of doing things, they will most likely conduct a strict investigation. They might even use some special methods. Unless we are really innocent and have never had any contact with the Dark Church, once we do, they will definitely find out. There is no way to escape this."
Everyone's face turned ugly as they heard Melk's words.
The Mel family was a powerful family in the commercial district. They had many industries under their command. They had to deal with people from all walks of life. Naturally they couldn't avoid the dark church. Even the notorious alchemists of the dark church didn't mean anything to them. This was the unspoken rule and tacit agreement between the nobles. No noble could say that they were innocent.
If the investigation was strict it would be inevitable to find out many things that had been covered up.
Sarah bit her lips and clenched her slender fingers: "We must not let the 'keeper' get involved in the investigation. If they investigate one by one then they will definitely find out that our family has been in contact with the dark church. We might even have some business cooperation. If it is proven then the crime will be too heavy. Not only will we be deprived of all our assets but we may not even be able to keep our noble status."
Everyone looked at each other.
How could they not be aware of this? However, what could they do to stop the keeper of the order?
At this time, the crowd suddenly parted. Mark slowly walked towards them. He stood on the steps and looked around at everyone. His cheeks were a bit depressed but he still maintained an indifferent and dignified appearance: "Someone must take responsibility for this matter. I will take responsibility when the keeper of the Holy Church comes to investigate. This assassination is purely a business competition. In this case there will only be some fines. Now you should sell your properties as soon as possible. You should transfer your assets and funds out of the family."
Everyone was stunned.
Sarah looked at her father. Tears fell from her eyes. There was a tearing pain in her heart. She suddenly regretted her willfulness and self-righteousness. If she could have killed that boy earlier then there wouldn't have been any problems.
But now, the entire family had been forced into such a sorry state by a single person.
Regret! Pain! Regret!
She had never regretted something like this. Unfortunately, time wouldn't reverse for her.
Suddenly, a cough came from behind Mark.
Mark was startled. He turned his head and saw his father being supported by the butler.
They hadn't seen each other for half a day. Everyone looked at the old man with shocked expressions on their faces. George used to be strong and energetic but now he looked like an old man. His back was stooped. The wrinkles on his face were unprecedentedly deep and old. He was wearing a fur coat which made him look even thinner.
"Father!" Mark hurriedly came forward.
George looked at him and sighed. He reached out and patted the back of Dudian's hand: "Child, do you remember what I told you before? If you are knocked down by the enemy's fist, then use your sword to stab back … The future of the family is in your hands."
Mark's complexion changed: "Father, this is my negligence. It's my fault. I will bear the responsibility …"
"I'm old." George quietly looked at him. His eyes swept across the audience and saw the faces of the younger generation. He smiled and said: "When people get old, it's time to die. Moreover, this small matter won't kill me. You are all my good children. You have to work harder in the future, understand?"
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